Overview

A suburb in eastern Mumbai, Chembur is situated at a distance of 22 kilometres from the city centre. The neighbouring suburbs include Deonar, Kurla, Govandi, Mahul, Ghatkopar, and Chunabhatti. Several colonies such as BPCL, Tilak Nagar, Pestom, Chedda Nagar, Tata Colony, HPCL, Shell Colony, and Indian Oil Nagar on Mankhurd Link Road fall in the area. This area has a cosmopolitan population dominated by Sindhis, Maharashtrians, and South Indians. This locality also houses a number of industries such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, The Tata Power Company Ltd., Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. and Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Famous studios such as Asha Studios and RK Studios are also located here.

Connectivity

Chembur boasts of excellent connectivity to the different parts of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai via key arterial roads like Dayanand Saraswati Marg, VN Purab Marg, RC Marg, Station Avenue Road, the Eastern Express Highway and Sion Panvel Highway. Autorickshaws, taxis, and BEST buses form a robust public transport system. As far as the railway service is concerned, the Harbour Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway has a station in Chembur. Commuters can make use of suburban trains bound for Mumbai CST, Andheri, and Panvel which run throughout the day. For long distance trains, one can easily access the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus which lies in close proximity. Line 1 of Mumbai Monorail which opened in February 2014 has a terminus at Chembur. This area is also an important road transit point for people travelling to Pune using the Mumbai-Pune Highway or the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. South Mumbai is also easily accessible from this area through 13 kilometres long elevated expressway. The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) that connects Chembur to Santacruz has recently become operational.

Real estate

The real estate market in Chembur has received a major boost due to improved connectivity via the Eastern Express Freeway, elevated road and monorail adding to its fast-paced growth. One of the greenest suburbs of the city, Chembur hosts a combination of old bungalows, modern high-rises, and open spaces. A large number of buyers are attracted to this area as a residential destination chiefly due to the two key factors affordability and accessibility. Several prestigious real estate builders have come up with luxurious residential properties in Chembur. Analysts are of the opinion that property rates will experience further appreciation due to its strategic location.

Social infrastructure

St. Gregorios High School, Loreto Convent School, Ryan International School, Holy Family High School, and few others are the reputed schools of this area. Sushrut Hospital, Mangal Anand Hospital, Hoy Hospital, Tandon Hospital, Ashirwad Hospital, Kher Hospital, Dr. Das Surgical Hospital, Shashikant Hospital, and Sitla Hospital, Hegde Hospital, and many other such healthcare centres take care of the medical issues of the local residents. IDBI Bank, State Bank of India, ING Vysya Bank, State Bank of Patiala, United Bank of India, Dena Bank, and other such leasing names in the banking industry have their branches here. The area also has a plethora of other basic social amenities such as ATMs, petrol pumps, bus stops, etc. The Chembur Gymkhana and The Acres Club, Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Club Emerald and the J BS Roller Skating Club are other recreational hubs here.

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